How to reduce swelling/bruising on my face after fall?

[FunkyMonkey]

This is a bit embarrassing.
went out last night with the girls. Had a great time. Got out of the taxi and absolutely faceplanted the pavement.
it’s bad, I’ve got a black eye, a swollen top lip and a bruised nose. Pretty sure I’m lucky to have my front teeth. I’m very upset and very embarrassed!
Any ideas how I can bring down the swelling and bruising? And the morning after self loathing haha x

 

[Booington]

Ooh, no that sounds painful! Ibruprofen, cold compress on your face. An old remedy to bring the bruising out (to heal quicker) is butter or margarine on your bruises.

 

[FunkyMonkey]

Thank you @Booington !
I’ll butter it up.
currently weighing up how I’m going to style this out at work. I wasn’t even THAT drunk I just completely lost my footing.

 

[Lalalalaaaaaa85]

Ouch, hope you’re ok and try not to worry too much. Arnica cream is good for bruising

Edit - just looked and it’s cheap on Amazon and if you have prime it’s on same day delivery (well it is for me prob depends on where you live)

 

[Booington]

Thank you @Booington !
I’ll butter it up.
currently weighing up how I’m going to style this out at work. I wasn’t even THAT drunk I just completely lost my footing.

weve all been there!! as long as you haven’t got concussion you’ll be fine, but you’ll probably need painkillers

 

[HoGi]

Pain killers and arnica for the bruises